Pouteria nemorosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pouteria nemorosa faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in Central and South American tropical forests. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in mixed forests further reduces population density and disrupts the forest structure this species depends upon.
Habitat
Pouteria nemorosa inhabits lowland and montane tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and canopy of primary and mature secondary forests. The species occurs in mixed forest communities across Central America and northern South America, preferring areas with consistent moisture and rich, well-drained soils.